Prime Minister’s Office of India

08/25/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/25/2023 06:04

PM’s meeting with Prime Minister of Greece

PM's meeting with Prime Minister of Greece

25 Aug, 2023

PM's meeting with Prime Minister of Greece

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met H.E. Mr. Kyriakos Mitsotakis, Prime Minister of Greece in Athens on 25 August 2023.

The two leaders held discussions in one-on-one and delegation-level formats. Prime Minister expressed his condolences for the loss of life and property lives in the tragic incidents of forest fires in Greece.

Prime Minister Mitsotakis congratulated Prime Minister on the success of the Chandrayaan mission, terming it as a success for humanity.

The discussions covered various dimensions of the bilateral partnership, including trade and investment, defense and security, technology, infrastructure, digital payments, shipping, pharma, agriculture, migration and mobility, tourism, skill development, culture, education and people to people ties. They also discussed regional and multilateral issues, including the EU, Indo-Pacific and the Mediterranean. They called for respect of international law, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

Both sides agreed to elevate their relationship to a 'Strategic Partnership'.

Held very fruitful talks with @PrimeministerGR@kmitsotakis in Athens. We have decided to raise our bilateral relations to a 'Strategic Partnership' for the benefit of our people. Our talks covered sectors such as defence, security, infrastructure, agriculture, skills and more. pic.twitter.com/guOk4Byzqk

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) August 25, 2023

PM @narendramodi held talks with @PrimeministerGR@kmitsotakis in Athens. They exchanged views on enhancing the India-Greece cooperation in sectors such as defence, trade, maritime security and counter-terrorism measures. pic.twitter.com/DPw1siiL1X

- PMO India (@PMOIndia) August 25, 2023